Like me, first time moms feel overwhelmed by questions, fears and not knowing what to expect. That’s where birthing classes come in handy as they really help calm worries and answer many questions.
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Safe medicines for Nursing Moms
Nursing moms got sick too and just like everyone else, we need rest and to take medicines to get well. My OB, DocD complied this list. According to her, usually most drugs are safe to take during breastfeeding as this period is not as sensitive as during pregnancy period.
Biggest floating library
The floating bookstore is back in Philippine shores. Back in 2009, it’s MV Doulos, the world’s oldest, active sea-faring passenger ship. We were able to visit MV Doulos’ in 2009, in the last voyage in the country as it retired in 2010.
The floating fair is now housed in MV Logos Hope. It’s a bigger and a brighter ship. For those interested to buy quality books at affordable prices.
Breastfeeding Class: Feeding a Toddler
Here’s a class for those who are into extended breastfeeding and those who are planning to do it on a long term basis. Sign up and get tips on how feed a toddler and much more!
My Top 3 Picks from Smart Parenting January-February 2012
This month’s Smart Parenting issue is the first parenting magazine I have read from cover to cover. The January/February is the Raising kids ages 0-6 years old Issue.
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The most used cup!
We have been using the Philips Avent via cups for over a year now. We use these to store expressed milk, pureed baby foods and Gab’s finger foods.
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Gab’s First Finger Food
We started Gab on finger foods when he was around 8 months when he knew how to pick up objects with his hands. He has 2 lower teeth that time so we started on the finger foods that he can easily munch on. We saw this Happy Baby Organic Puffs. It looks like cheerios but it’s softer. It easily melts on the mouth so even Gab does not know how to chew yet.
Preparing for Baby’s First Birthday
Gab is turning 1 on the 21st and we are excited for his first birthday celebration. We have started planning for the event two months back. We will be celebrating it with the family in Bacolod.
Free Baby and Toddler Food Recipes
Since Gab was six months old, we started introducing him to solid foods. Prior to that, Gab was exclusively breast fed. Our pedia gave us tips on what food to give. Which solid food to start first then gradually introduce more variety. But after a few months, we would ran out of ideas.
Here are some useful baby food recipes which were helpful in adding new things on the menu. Although we started using combinations at around 9 months. Tips are also given and very useful.
BreastFeeding Class at Medela House
Calling all moms to be! Join the class and be prepared to give your little one the only best food a mommy can give. Here’s an invitation from Medela Moms for the breastfeeding classes at the Medela House.